Lunch & Program: The Changing Landscape of Annual Meetings, Conventions and Conferences

Thursday, March 12, 2026

11:30 - 1:00 PM

Annual meetings and conventions are being redefined in real time—and not every event should survive the transition. Join SLSAE for a candid, executive-level panel, The Changing Landscape of Annual Meetings, Conventions, and Conferences, where seasoned association leaders and meeting professionals share hard lessons from navigating declining attendance, hybrid fatigue, and high-stakes decisions to cancel, rescope, or walk away from legacy events.

Through an unscripted discussion, panelists will examine:

• How member expectations are truly changing, 
• What boards now expect from event ROI, and 
• How leaders can rethink format, frequency, and investment to ensure meetings still earn their place in the organization’s strategy. 

Speakers:

This program is appropriate for all levels of staff who are interested in the impact on membership and financials for your association.  

CAE Credit:  1.0 Hours

Schedule:

11:30 - 12:00 - In-Person Check In and Networking
11:45 - 12:00 - Lunch begins
12:00 - 12:05 - Welcome & Introduction of Speakers
12:05 - 12:55 - Presentation 
12:55 - 1:00   - Program Conclusion, Reminders and Adjourn

Location:
St Louis REALTORS
Lower Level Classroom
12777 Olive Blvd.
St Louis, MO  63141